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Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright on Cornetto Trilogy sequels

By Matt Risley published 19 July 2013

Shaun of the Dead 2, Hot Fuzz 2, and The World's End 2

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While the Cornetto Trilogy is coming to a close, there's always the possibility that Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost could return to one of their beloved movies for a fan-pleasing sequel.

We chatted to the trio about the possibility of Shaun of the Dead 2, Hot Fuzz 2, The World's End 2 , and how they'd see each story playing out, were they go ahead.

The answers may surprise you...

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